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    CAT 2025 Admit Card Photo Doesn’t Match; What To Do

    CAT 2025 Admit Card Photo Doesn’t Match; What To Do

    Sambhav ThakurUpdated on 15 Nov 2025, 12:16 PM IST

    If the CAT 2025 admit card photo doesn’t match the government-issued ID, then candidates may not be able to take the CAT 2025 exam. The CAT admit card 2025 has been released on November 12, 2025. One could face several photo-related issues, such as being blurry or pixelated. In case this situation arises, you must contact the CAT helpdesk. Candidates will be able to download the CAT admit card till the day of the CAT exam, which is November 30, 2025. In this article, we will answer what to do if the CAT 2025 admit card photo doesn't match your official ID proof. Keep reading.
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    1. CAT 2025 Admit Card: Photo Doesn’t Match
    2. CAT 2025 Admit Card: Reasons Behind Photo Not Matching
    3. CAT 2025 Admit Card: How to Fix the Photo Issue?
    CAT 2025 Admit Card Photo Doesn’t Match; What To Do
    CAT 2025 Admit Card Photo Doesn’t Match; What To Do

    CAT 2025 Admit Card: Photo Doesn’t Match

    The CAT admit card is your proof of identity, and fixing it is really important for limiting inconsistencies between the CAT admit card and official ID proof. CAT 2025 aspirants must ensure that their photo matches the photo that they submitted during CAT 2025 registration. In case the photo on the CAT hall ticket comes out blurry or pixelated, chances are that the candidate will be denied entry.

    CAT 2025 Admit Card: Reasons Behind Photo Not Matching

    There can be various reasons behind the photograph not matching in the CTA admit card. The following points highlight common issues related to the CAT admit card 2025.

    • The photo on the CAT admit card is too blurry or pixelated. Due to uploading a photo at an incorrect size and format.

    • The candidate uploaded a picture that is too old and cannot recognise the candidate in the present.

    • The face of the candidate is blocked by certain items like a cap, mask, sunglasses, etc.

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    CAT 2025 Admit Card: How to Fix the Photo Issue?

    To rectify your photograph on the CAT admit card, you can follow either of the steps mentioned below.

    CAT 2025 Correction Window

    CAT 2025 correction window was open from October 4 - October 7, 2025. During this period, all those candidates who wished to rectify the errors on the CAT hall ticket were able to do so by following the given steps:

    Step 1: Visit the CAT 2025 exam official website, and log in using your User ID and password on the CAT candidate login.

    Step 2: Navigate to the CAT correction window link and open the application form to make requisite changes.

    Step 3: Upload the new photo to your CAT 2025 application form with the following dimensions and size.

    • Format: JPG or JPEG

    • File Size: 80KB to 100KB

    • Dimensions: 30mm to 45mm

    • Background: Plain White

    • Face: No cap, sunglasses, mask, etc

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    Step 4: Submit the CAT application form 2025 and save changes. Candidates are advised to reload the application after submission to check that the changes have been made.

    CAT Admit Card 2025: Helpdesk

    Once the CAT admit card has been released and you are still facing any issues, you must contact the CAT admit card helpline number to avoid any inconvenience at the CAT 2025 exam centres.

    The CAT official heldesk is open from Monday to Saturday, 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM, except on national holidays. Candidates can find the CAT admit card helpdesk details in the table below.

    CAT Admit Card Official Helpdesk

    CAT Official Helpdesk Details

    CAT Helpdesk Mail ID

    cathelpdesk@iimcat.co.in

    CAT Admit Card Helpline

    1-800-210- 0175

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Do we need to carry a photo for a CAT exam?
    A:

    Yes, candidates are required to carry two passport-sized photographs to the CAT exam centre. 

    Q: What format is the CAT 2025 photo?
    A:

    Candidates must upload the photo in JPG or JPEG format, with dimensions ranging from 30mm to 45mm and a size of 80KB to 100KB on the CAT 2025 admit card. 

    Q: Do we need to affix a photo on a CAT admit card?
    A:

    Yes, candidates need to affix a recent photo on the CAT admit card 2025 to get entry into the CAT exam centre. They are advised to affix the same image uploaded on the CAT application form 2025 and on the government-issued ID proof. 

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